Camden New Journal’s Rob Ryan celebrates the time-honoured connection between poetry and jazz
JAZZWISE MAGAZINE: September 2023
It was a good month for Ubuntu artists.
Shear Brass
Joshua Jaswon Octet - Taking Off
REVIEW: Polar Waters
UK Vibe’s Imran Mirza writes, “‘Polar Waters’ continues Joshua Jaswon’s upwards trajectory reintroducing him as the visionary he’ll be remembered for.”
Jazzwise Magazine - July 2023
Once again, a strong showing for Ubuntu Music artists in this month’s magazine.
Joshua Jaswon Octet + Sharp Little Bones
Bruno Heinen & James Kitchman
Sharp Little Bones
ALBUM OF THE WEEK: Joshua Jaswon Octet
Presto Music’s Matt Groom writes, “While Polar Waters tackles weighty and earnest subjects, the album actually possesses an unexpected lightness of touch. Jaswon fuses the commanding force of a big band with the delicate intimacy found within a small ensemble.”
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Joshua Jaswon Octet
Jazzwise Magazine writes, “The British-born Berlin-based saxophonist shares the first track from his latest album, Polar Waters, which is released on 2 June via Ubuntu Music.”
Video of the day: Joshua Jaswon Octet share ‘Swirl and Gather’ from new album Polar Waters
REVIEW: Joshua Jaswon Octet
The Guardian’s Neil Spencer writes, “It’s a heartfelt album, but more playful than its earnest themes suggest.” FOUR STARS!
REVIEW: Joshua Jaswon Octet 'Silent Sea'
The jazz Mann’s Ian Mann writes, “An album that combines ambitious and intelligent writing with some exceptional singing and playing.”
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Ubuntu Artists in February's Jazzwise Magazine
Solstice, Joshua Jaswon, Will Glaser and QOW TRIO are all there!
Solstice Feature
Joshua Jaswon
QOW TRIO
Solstice Album Review
Jaswon & Barron Chosen as Best jazz Albums of 2021
A list of the greatest jazz albums released in 2021, as chosen by BBC Music Magazine critics Garry Booth, Barry Witherden and Roger Thomas.
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